Let's Do Lunch at the New York Public Library

Lunch Hour NYC--a new free exhibit at the New York Public Library--provides a fascinating look at the history of the midday meal. Bon Appetit's interview with co-curators--food historian Laura Shapiro and culinary librarian Rebecca Federman--gives just a taste of what you can expect to see and learn at the exhibit--such as the fact that sushi was being offered as early as 1932! Through visual, audible, and tactile aids, the development of lunch as it happened in the city comes alive through the Automat's coffee dispenser, film footage of Father Divine, a collection of lunch boxes, and so much more. So if you find yourself in New York City, visit the NYPL! The exhibit runs through February 17, 2013.